Instinctively, she attempted to push Bennett away, yet no matter how hard she tried, he remained still.

Feeling flustered, Claudia met his gaze, declaring, "I need to get out of the water."

Wearing a mischievous grin, Bennett queried, “I'm curious about the next chapter for those lead characters."

With a smile, he extended his hand, guiding the wet hair from Claudia's face behind her ear.

"It's not fair to leave a story unfinished, Claudia."